Stoney Roads Podcast

Revolver Upstairs (aka Revs), on Chapel Street, Melbourne, is undeniably one of the most famous nightclubs in Australia. But they’ve also caught an unshakeable stereotype in the public eye as nothing but a hideaway for unrestrained hedonism.  Despite the fear-mongering articles from Aussie media or the viral rumour-spreading Reddit threads, those who know the venue best see it in a different light. Much more than the 72-hour weekend benders it’s known for, Revs has long been dedicated to musical diversity, arts, and culture-building in their community. Hear the story of how this famous nightclub came to life! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a track goes viral online, it changes the lives of the artists that made it forever. But because no one knows exactly what makes a track go viral, they’re rarely prepared for what comes next. In this podcast, we investigate the story behind Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP’s 2010 hit, 'We No Speak Americano'. The journey goes behind the scenes, telling the tales of what happened after it blew up, and what they learnt from their crazy experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For near to a decade, Stereosonic held the crown as Australia’s most popular electronic music festival. At the height of their success, they sold over 270,000 tickets in one year. But in 2015, the company faced a wave of legal troubles, parent company bankruptcy, and two tragic young deaths at the event. In the aftermath, Stereosonic went under, and plenty of their competitors closely followed. Here's the story of the epic rise and sudden fall of Stereosonic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We knew that we couldn’t make a podcast about the Aussie music scene without chatting to the Bang Gang DJ collective. Born from six mates that wanted to throw a party with no limits, their crew included Ajax, Jaime Doom, Dangerous Dan, Gus Da Hoodrat, DJ Damage, and Double Nolan. They grew to become an unforgettable part of Sydney’s club scene, touring nationally, throwing one of Sydney’s most iconic parties, and releasing on Modular Records. We got Gus Da Hoodrat to bring us inside their notorious Sydney club night, sharing some insane antics from the past decade, and the late and great Ajax’s ongoing legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For almost two decades, The Presets have made music that sounds like they’re up to no good. It’s hard, noisy, and fits right into the soundtrack for a seriously good night. That youthfulness stuck itself to the centre of their musical identity and never left. In 17 years of moving at lightning speed, they’ve maintained their musical identity through changing times, learnt how to navigate their social responsibility as artists, and grappled with the mental pressure of creative life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite stifling restrictions, there are a bunch of legends keeping the lights on in Sydney - even if those lights aren’t surrounded by security, noise limits, or licenced bar staff. So if you’re throwing an illegal party, how do you make money, keep people safe, have a good time, and dodge police raids and legal trouble? In the first episode of the Stoney Roads podcast, we meet one of the Sydney-born promoters who’s been doing just that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.